Non-renewable energy resources

1 mark · Easy

State one environmental problem caused by burning fossil fuels to produce electricity.

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Releases greenhouse gases causing global warming.

Also accept: Global warming; Release of carbon dioxide; Causes acid rain

Common mistakes: Electricity is lost; Only heat is produced

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Marking points

B1 · 1 mark · One valid problem such as global warming, acid rain or release of greenhouse gases.

Worked solution

Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, which causes global warming.